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Ryde History Hub

Plaque located outside the Ryde Police Station, Victoria Road

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Creator/PhotographerFluential StudioDate3 April, 2025DescriptionReads: Ryde Police Station and Lockup. Thought to be the oldest police station still in use as such. It was built in 1837, extended in 1864, and 1899 and remodelled in 1979. John Small, formally a bodyguard of Governor Phillip, was the first constable. Monument funded by Ryde City Council

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Location 808-810 Victoria RoadSuburb RydeCoordinates^[1]

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KeywordHeritage buildingsPlaquesSubjectsHistoric buildings--New South Wales--RydeStone buildings--New South Wales--RydePolice Stations--New South Wales--Ryde Mortimer William Lewis, 1796–1879Plaques, plaquettes--New South Wales--RydePlaceRyde Police Station

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NotesDesigned by colonial architect Mortimer Lewis and built in 1837-1838. The oldest building in New South Wales to serve in continuous police use.

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Usage statementPlease acknowledge the photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries

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Physical DescriptionColour ; Born digitalTypePhotograph

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Reference No.4932